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Dereham Withburga

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About

The Dereham Withburga ward encompasses the southern residential neighbourhoods of Dereham town. The area is characterised by a mix of housing developments from different eras, including post-war estates and more recent builds. Local amenities such as shops, schools, and community facilities are integrated throughout the residential streets. The ward's layout is primarily functional, serving the daily needs of its inhabitants with a focus on suburban living.

A central feature is the large recreation ground known as Neatherd Moor, providing open green space with sports pitches and walking paths. The historic Church of St Nicholas, with its distinctive detached bell tower, anchors the area. Residential life here is oriented around local schools and the community hub near the town centre, with quiet streets forming the predominant environment.

Area overview

On average Dereham Withburga has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 29.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dereham Withburga is £44,702 per year. There are 3 schools in Dereham Withburga: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dereham Withburga is home to around 5,922 people, with a population density of about 1,362.1 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
29.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dereham Withburga Population
5,922
Population density
1,362.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.84(+106%)
Shoplifting
46.94(+586%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.32(+110%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.2(+139%)
Public order
11.82(+131%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,418
91.47%
Other White
243
4.1%
Irish
34
0.57%
White and Black African (mixed)
27
0.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.44%
Total population: 5,923

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,135
24.17%
Level 4 qualifications or above
836
17.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
825
17.57%
Level 3 (A level)
812
17.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
647
13.78%
Total 16+ residents: 4,695

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
684
27.14%
Owns with a mortgage
597
23.69%
Other social rented
532
21.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
464
18.41%
Social rents from council
171
6.79%
Total households: 2,520

Property prices in Dereham Withburga

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£257
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £270K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Dereham Withburga area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dereham Withburga over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£320,000£277
Semi-Detached26£220,000£259
Terraced23£200,000£257
Flats3£146,000£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dereham Withburga

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dereham Withburga.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246,000£110,000£159,000£122,500
2017£235,000£85,250£180,000£168,000
2018£264,500£111,000£180,000£165,000
2019£277,500£110,500£188,000£165,000
2020£252,500£107,000£200,000£175,000
2021£278,000£98,500£207,000£186,500
2022£320,000£139,995£235,000£210,000
2023£305,500£145,000£228,000£198,500
2024£310,000£135,000£225,000£190,000
2025£335,000£107,500£220,000£197,750
2026£310,500£147,500£210,000£217,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dereham Withburga.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dereham Withburga.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£193£202£146
2017£212£145£199£184
2018£219£210£222£203
2019£210£172£237£178
2020£211£188£233£192
2021£246£199£247£214
2022£270£212£277£219
2023£265£236£265£257
2024£264£217£279£231
2025£271£235£259£268
2026£260£228£291£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dereham Withburga.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dereham Withburga in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.